Primal Pet Foods is recalling certain raw frozen Primal Patties for Dogs Beef Formula because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
People can become sick by handling contaminated food or touching surfaces that have been exposed to Listeria monocytogenes, according to the recall notice posted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
The recalled products were sold in British Columbia, Canada.
This product was also recalled on July 7 in the U.S.
The affected products were sold from April 2022 to July 2022.
Recalled products:
The lot code number and best by date can be found on the back of the product packaging above the Primal Pet Foods Inc. red oval logo.
| Unit UPC | Case UPC | Product Name | Lot Code Number | Best By Date (MM/DD/YY) |
Size |
| 850334004164 | 854495006173 | Primal Patties – Beef Formula | W10068709 | 05/22/23 | 6 lb |
As of August 2 the company has not received any reports of incidents or illness in Canada.
If a pet owner has the recalled product in their possession, they should stop feeding it to their dog and dispose of it immediately.
Listeria monocytogenes rarely cause illness in dogs, but it is possible. Dogs can have mild symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting. Even if a dog is not showing symptoms, it can still be a carrier of the bacteria and spread it to humans. If a dog has consumed the recalled product, pet parents are encouraged to consult their veterinarian.
About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has handled any recalled dog food and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.
Also, anyone who has used any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.
Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses.
Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, and other complications. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
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